And it may be one small white line to you and me, but its one giant leap for the cattle heading for new pastures. Hello and welcome, im katty kay in washington and david eades is in london. President trump didnt leave prematurely, he signed on to a brief final statement and there were lots of handshakes and smiles. In that respect, this g7 summit was less hostile that last years. But get past the mood music, and on the biggest issues facing the world today, there is little agreement between the Trump Administration and the 6 other major industrialised nations. They dont agree on iran, on russia, on tariffs or on Climate Change. And thats before you get to brexit. The us president seems to have a very clear soft spot for the new Prime Minister, but he doesnt expect much change for borisjohnson out of the eu a very tough negotiator, he says. I really believe that borisjohnson will be a great prime minster. Especially after spending a lot of intense time with him over the last couple of d
Today were going to consideration to the tax cuts act. Having walked back through the modification with extensive questioning of amendments last night, admittedly things were a little chaotic at the outset. I know tensions run high. We are going to improve the process of communication today and hopefully make things move more smoothly. I would like to say a few words about the tone of our discussion this morning were this week. I think it has been a problem. I do not begrudge anyone for holding a passionate viewpoint on any issue. I do not doubt my various colleagues sincerity. To operate committee we have to be respectful and allow the debate to unfold in an orderly fashion. Members are free to disagree about any issue. But no one should interrupt or shut down the other side or him. I saw some of that yesterday. It, i myself, i can take can guarantee that in my 40 plus years in the senate, i have been called worse names than anyone on this committee could come up with. But for the goo
Eliminate the Affordable Care act individual mandate. 9 00, an assistant secretary of east Asian Affairs gives analysis of the trip to asia by President Trump. Caller good morning. Host lots of headlines coming out of capital this week from tax reform to health care and gun policy to allegations of Sexual Harassment and how both parties are responding. It we want to get all of your thoughts on this. Democrats 202 7488000. Republicans 202 7848001. , 202 7488002. You can also send us its we or a spoke. Com. Congress this week is our topic. We want to get your thoughts on all the different stories are in lets take a look at the front page of two national papers. Times. The Washington Times, the new york faces senate obstacles. On Sexual Harassment, the Washington Times has the headline about al franken. The senator apologizes for misconduct. The New York Times frames it this way. You also have this headline this morning and the Washington Times, a mistrial for senator bob menendez. It the
Choice. Today we celebrate the victory of democracy but for tomorrow come altogether, we continue and will complete our National Effort on exiting the crisis. Our strong ally is the great peoples belief in its own strength and justification that we are in the right. Vonnie the leaders of germany and britain france and france will get together to discuss the crisis. Greece may run out of cash within an hour unless the ecb extends another lifeline. There was a big drop in the shanghai composite. Bennett rose because of oil. The Chinese Government has suspended ipos and boosted cell purchases by state run financial firms. The index is down 27 since june, 2012. Secretary of state john kerry has expectations that a nuclear deal from iran is imminent. He said negotiators are not where they should be on most difficult issues. The talks have run on for nine Straight Days of u. S. Says it will only agree to a deal that restricts the iranian ability to make nuclear weapons. A big acquisition and
In london. Manus first thing this morning, the german chancellor Angela Merkel says she is confident the International Monetary fund will contribute to greeces third bailout. Francine on wednesday, the German Parliament will vote on a rescue package. Manus speaking for the First Time Since euro area ministers backed the 86 billion bailout, Angela Merkel said she would consider debt relief to make it happen. Ms. Merkel with regard to the extension of maturities, we have room for maneuver. Just like we had in previous times, we did extend maturities. The repayment rates. It is always possible to do something else, but theres also a clear statement that they euro cant allow another haircut. Ourcine lets be to international correspondent, hans nichols, in berlin. How was Angela Merkels tone . Hans she was defensive. She knows she has a difficult challenge with the bundestag. She lost about 60 votes when they were authorizing her to proceed with these talks. We will see where that number co